U-99

Type VIIB

Service Data

In Service: 18 April 1940 to 17 March 1941

Production Data

Ordered: 15 December 1937
Builder: F. Krupp Germaniawerft AG, Kiel
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Laid down: 31 March 1939
Launched: 12 March 1940
Commissioned: 18 April 1940

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Class: Atlantic U-boat

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Operators: Kriegsmarine
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History

Career

18 April 1940
The U-99 is commissioned.

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17 March 1941
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Position 48° 10N 16° 12, crew lost.

Commanders

Otto Kretschmer
Takes command on 18 April 1940
Ends command on 17 March 1941

Gallery

Sources

German Warships, 1815-1945: U-boats and Mine Warfare Vessels.
ISBN-10: 155750301X

German U-boat Commanders of World War II.
ISBN-10: 1853673668

German U-boat Losses during World War II.
ISBN-10: 1557506418

For a complete list of sources